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Elliott said: “Reece was outstanding. He’s just such a threat all of the time and his work-rate is incredible and he set the tone for the team.

“Ashley is playing well and is certainly a key player for us. I am really happy with him but I still think he can score more goals and get more assists, but I am really happy with where he is at the moment.”

The only blot on Elliott’s afternoon was the 74th minute goal conceded to Reid, but the United boss was otherwise happy with another deserved victory for the Pilgrims.

“I think this was probably the best win of the lot because it would have been easy, after the run we have been on, to switch off slightly,” added Elliott.

“I was disappointed not to get the clean sheet because that put a bit of a dampener on it, but you have always got to be happy winning games.

“I am a bit flat about conceding because I thought it was a 3-0 match. We could have got a clean sheet but we have to get hungry and not concede goals.”

Boston United celebrate during their 3-1 win over Tamworth (Image: Tim Hoff)

United, fielding new recruits Jon Stewart and Ryan Qualter for the first time, took the lead in the 23rd minute when Thompson finished from close-range after Hemmings’ free-kick had been hooked goalwards by Lee Bennett.

Tamworth had glorious chances to get on the scoresheet through Callum Powell and Joel Kettle, but United moved further ahead seven minutes after the break when Hemmings picked the pocket of Andy Burns to burst into the penalty area and drive the ball across the dive of Dan Jezeph.

United sealed their victory when Hemmings converted from the penalty spot after Thompson had been upended by Stephan Morley.

Tamworth cut the deficit when Aman Verma dispossessed Jordan Keane to cross from the right and Reid applied the finishing touch, but it was too little, too late for the beaten Lambs.